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Election Commission
Commission Reviews Poll Arrangements with Central Observers in Tripura and West Bengal through Video Conferencing for next Phases of Polling
The Election Commission of India team led by Chief Election Commissioner Sh Sunil Arora and Election Commissioners Sh Ashok Lavasa and Sh Sushil Chandra today reviewed Poll Arrangements in specific constituencies of West Bengal and Tripura going to polls in Phase 2 & 3 of ongoing General Elections for Lok Sabha 2019. The review through video conferencing was held with General Observers, Police Observers and Expenditure Observers deployed in Phase 2 and Phase 3 Parliamentary Constituencies in West Bengal namely the 3-Jalpaiguri, 4-Darjeeling, 5- Raiganj, 6- Balurghat, 7-Maldaha Uttar, 8-Maldaha Dakshin, 9-Jangipur and 11-Murshidabad in West Bengal and Phase 2 of Tripura ie2-Tripura East Parliamentary Constituency.
The General Observers briefed the Commission on the preparedness in terms of Assured Minimum Facilities  at the Polling Stations; mapping of PWDs and the arrangements made for their facilitation at the Polling Stations; Awareness amongst the voters that Photo Voter Slips  will no longer be treated as the Identification document but that the Voter has to necessarily bring one of the 12 specified Identification Documents to be shown at the Polling Station on the poll day. Commission also reviewed the complaints, if any, from Political Parties, etc as received by Observers and their status. The preventive actions taken against the identified trouble makers and potential intimidators were also reviewed.
Commission reviewed at length the Central Armed Police Forces deployment status in each of the Parliamentary Constituencies. The Police Observers briefed about Preparation of District Security/Force Deployment plan; Use of Central Paramilitary Forces for area domination and confidence building measures and the Law and Order situation. The Special Central Police Observer for West Bengal and Jharkhand Sh Vivek Dube and Sh M K Das, the Special Central Police Observer for Tripura and Mizoram were also present in the meeting.
The Expenditure Observers informed the Commission about Deployment of Flying Squads , Static Surveillance Teams  & Video Surveillance Teams; Complaint Monitoring Cell; Seizures made by FS, SST & Police and Inspection of Candidates Accounts.
Commission impressed upon all the Observers to remain on constant vigil and ensure that the polls are conducted in absolutely free, fair and credible manner
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Union Commerce and Industry Minister to visit UK for FTA negotiations; to review progress on TEPA with EFTA
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Government of India, Shri Piyush Goyal, is scheduled to visit the UK from 10th-11th July 2023. The Minister's visit will not only be focused on the ongoing Free Trade Agreement  negotiations between India and the UK but he will also be meeting with ministers from the European Free Trade Association  member countries to discuss the progress of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement  with EFTA.
The visit comes at a crucial juncture, as both India and the UK are committed to expanding their economic ties and exploring avenues for enhanced bilateral trade. With the FTA negotiations gaining momentum, the visit aims to further propel the discussions and pave the way for a comprehensive and mutually beneficial agreement that would drive economic growth and strengthen ties between the two nations.
During the visit, the Commerce and Industry Minister will engage in high-level meetings with his UK counterparts, including the Secretary of State for International Trade, as well as representatives from various sectors and industries. These meetings will provide an opportunity to discuss the key priorities and objectives of the FTA negotiations, with a focus on addressing trade barriers, promoting investments, and fostering greater cooperation in areas such as technology, innovation, and intellectual property rights.
Furthermore, the Minister will also meet with ministers and officials from the EFTA member countries, , to assess the progress made in the ongoing negotiations of the TEPA with EFTA. The TEPA aims to enhance trade and economic cooperation between India and the EFTA member countries, fostering an environment conducive to increased investments, reduced trade barriers, and greater market access.
The visit of the Commerce and Industry Minister underscores the commitment of the Indian government to actively engage with its international partners and explore opportunities for economic growth and development. It reflects the determination to forge strong and mutually beneficial trade relationships that will not only benefit the economies of both India and the UK but also contribute to the overall prosperity and welfare of their respective citizens.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Annual Budget for Eklavya Model Residential Schools
The component of Eklavya Model Residential School  was part of the activities funded through “Grants under Article 275 of the Constitution”. During 2018-19 a separate scheme for EMRS was formulated for which a token provision has been made during 2019-20. Therefore, in the current year, EMRS are funded through “Grants under Article 275 of the Constitution”. Allocations for EMRS are demand driven keeping in view the number of students enrolled in the schools and approval for new schools.
Utilization of funds is regularly monitored through Physical Progress Reports, Utilisation Certificates, review meetings at various levels and field visits by officers from the Ministry. All justified demands for funds from State Governments have been met through available budget.
This information was given by Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Shri Arjun Munda in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Culture
Minister for Culture & Tourism, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel and President of Portuguese Republic Mr. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa jointly inaugurate Cha-Chai, an installation of art work of Joana Vasconcelos at National Museum, New Delhi
This exhibition will further strengthen the cultural bonds between two countries: President of Portuguese Republic
Union Minister for Culture & Tourism Shri Prahlad Singh Patel and President of the Portuguese Republic Mr. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa jointly inaugurated the Cha-Chai, an installation of art work of Joana Vasconcelos at National Museum in New Delhi today.
Union Minister of Culture welcomed the President of the Portuguese Republic and artist Joana Vasconcelos and said that the installation represents the five o’clock tradition of serving tea in Portugal that originated in the 17th century. He further said that India and Portugal are collaborating to develop various cultural projects in India.
Speaking on the occasion the President of Portuguese Republic said that the ‘tea pot’ art work is symbolic depicting cultural bridges between people and people to people relation. He added that the century old 5 pm tea is a family tradition in Portugal that strengthens family bonding. He also said that this exhibition will further strengthen the cultural bonds between two countries.
This exhibition brings Cha-Chai, a wrought-iron sculpture shaped as a teapot, by the renowned artist, Joana Vasconcelos. The ‘Tea Pot’ and its iron railings represent the bridge between urban and rural landscape. The aroma of tea, as depicted by the installation, takes visitors to a memorable journey from this physical world to a surreal world. Century old, long lasting connection between Portugal and India shines through tea or chai. The Portuguese adopted chá  as their word for it, incredibly close to the Indian chai.
On this occasion artist Joana Vasconcelos conveyed her thanks to National Museum for exhibiting her artwork in the museum. The installation in the front lawn of the museum will remain open to public till 30.06.2020.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 193.53 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 15.04 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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More than 193.53 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 15.04 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Efforts should be done for participation of new voters in the festival of Democracy– R N Mishra
Mega Voter Awareness Campaign is orgainsed by Regional Outreach Bureau, Pune under Ministry of Information And Broadcasting
Aurangabad, 18 April 2019
1 crore 19 lakh young voters have registered as voters in Maharashtra, we should make them aware about participation in the festival of democracy said Director General of western region, Ministry of Information And Broadcasting R N Mishra. He was speaking while inaugurating Mega Voter Awareness Campaign, orgainsed by Information & Broadcasting Ministry, Regional Outreach Bureau, Pune in co-ordination with chief electoral officer, Maharashtra.
Election Observer J K Chandnani, District Collector Uday Chaudhari were also present on this occasion. To create awareness among voters, mobile campaign vans will go in various parts of district.
To increase voter awareness and voter participation in Lok sabha election 2019, Mega voter awareness campaign has been orgainsed in Auraganabad Lok Sabha constituency between 18 to 22 April 2019. Awareness will be done through Mobile campaign van and cultural programmes. These mobile campaign vans will visit 75 to 80 locations in the constituencies where low voter turn out was registered in 2014 Lok Sabha election.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Road Transport Ministry issues SOP for processing of publication of fee notifications through e-office and mandatory filling of checklist template
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued standard operating procedure  for processing of publication of fee notifications through e-office and mandatory filling of checklist template. The SOP has become effective with immediate effect. A template for user fee notification under BOT and EPC projects has also been provided under it.
This has been aimed at establishing a uniform framework for submission of fee proposals. The Toll Division of the Ministry has created a comprehensive checklist integrated with e-office covering every important detail crucial for processing fee notifications. All such proposals will now be mandatorily accompanied by a duly filled in checklist submitted through in-office. This will reduce the delays caused due to incomplete project details, and will expedite the publication of toll fee notifications.
Ministry of Defence
Joint Military Exercise ‘Ex KAVACH’ concludes at Andaman and Nicobar Command
Andaman and Nicobar Command  conducted a large-scale Joint Military Exercise ‘Ex KAVACH’ involving the assets of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. The exercise, which began on February 23, 2023, concluded on April 07, 2023.
The exercise was aimed at fine-tuning joint warfare capabilities & Standard Operating Procedures  and enhancing interoperability and operational synergy between the forces. Elements of the ‘Shatrujeet Brigade’ of the Army, Armed Forces Special Operations Division , Special Forces of the Navy and Amphibious troops of the ANC, participated in the multi-domain exercise involving amphibious landing, air-landed operations, heliborne operations and rapid insertion of the Special Forces from mainland on a remote Island of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
‘Exercise KAVACH’ demonstrated the capabilities and preparedness of the Armed Forces to safeguard India's maritime interests and ensure the security of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The exercise effectively showcased the professionalism and synergy amongst the different components of ANC while conducting successful joint operations in a complex and dynamic environment.
Impressive demonstrations of rapid response capabilities during the exercise were witnessed by Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command Lt Gen Ajai Singh. He complimented the troops for their professional conduct and successful operations. Through such exercises, the nation continues to strengthen its defence capabilities, whilst promoting peace and security in the region, he said.
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Ministry of Power
NETRA NTPC, NITI Aayog, and the National Centre of Excellence in Carbon Capture & Utilisation , IIT Bombay launches the assessment of ‘CO2 Geological Storage Potential’
NITI Aayog, NETRA NTPC and the National Centre of Excellence in Carbon Capture & Utilisation , IIT Bombay launches the assessment of ‘CO2 Geological Storage Potential’ on 22.11.2022
Under the aegis of NITI Aayog, NETRA NTPC and the National Centre of Excellence in Carbon Capture & Utilisation , IIT Bombay has launched the assessment of ‘CO2 Geological Storage Potential’ in India at NITI Aayog.
As a part of this initiative, an assessment of CO2 storage potential in select Coalbed Methane  rich coalfields in India shall be carried out including those available with NTPC. This initiative is envisaged to be completed in 12 months’ time.
This will culminate into a ‘CO2 Storage Atlas’ for select coalfields of India and is part of NTPC’s commitment to play a key role in India’s energy transition journey as the country marches ahead to achieve the ‘Net-Zero’ target and other climate goals.
Carbon Capture Utilisation & Storage  is one of the key components of India’s CO2 mitigation strategy to facilitate the transition towards a low-carbon energy economy and subsequently to a ‘Net-Zero’ emission level.
Dr V. K. Saraswat, Member NITI Aayog, Shri Ujjwal Kanti Bhattacharya, Director  NTPC, Prof. Vikram Vishal, Convener NCoE CCU, and other senior officials of NITI Aayog and NTPC Ltd. were present during the occasion.
Ministry of Defence
Indra Navy – 20
The 11th edition of exercise INDRA NAVY, a biennial bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Russian Navy is scheduled in the Bay of Bengal from 04 to 05 September 2020. Initiated in 2003, Ex INDRA NAVY epitomises the long-term strategic relationship between the two Navies. Whilst the exercise is being undertaken in the Bay of Bengal, Shri Rajnath Singh, the Hon’ble Defence Minister of India, is on a visit to Moscow from 03 September 2020 on the invitation of Defence Minister of the Russian Federation, General Sergei Shoigu to discuss bilateral cooperation and issues of mutual interest and commemoration of the 75th anniversary of victory in World War II.
This exercise has matured over the years with increase in scope, complexity of operations, and level of participation. The primary aim of exercise INDRA NAVY-20 is to further consolidate inter-operability built up by the two Navies over the years and also to enhance understanding and procedures for multi-faceted maritime operations. The scope of this edition includes wide-ranging and diverse activities across the spectrum of maritime operations. Due to restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, INDRA NAVY-20 would be undertaken in a ‘non-contact, at sea only’ format.
The Indian Navy will be represented by guided missile destroyer Ranvijay, indigenous frigate Sahyadri and fleet tanker Shakti, along with their integral helicopters.Sahyadri has been presently redeployed to provide assistance to MT New Diamond, which has caught fire off the coast of Sri Lanka.
The Russian Federation Navy will be represented by destroyer Admiral Vinogradov, destroyer Admiral Tributs and fleet tanker Boris Butoma of the Pacific Fleet, based at Vladivostok.
The exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability, improving understanding and imbibing best practices between the two navies, and would involve surface and anti-aircraft drills, firing exercises, helicopter operations, seamanship evolutions etc. The last edition of the exercise was conducted off Visakhapatnam in December 2018.
Exercise INDRA NAVY-20 will help to further boost mutual confidence and cooperation between the two Navies and would reinforce the long-standing bond of friendship between the two countries.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to address Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2020
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2020 on 1st August via video conferencing. He will also be interacting with students on the occasion.
The Smart India Hackathon is a nationwide initiative to provide students with a platform to solve some of the pressing problems we face in our daily lives, and thus inculcate a culture of product innovation and a mindset of problem-solving. It has proved to be extremely successful in promoting out-of-the-box thinking in young minds
The first edition of Smart India Hackathon 2017 saw participation of 42000 students which increased to 1 lakh in 2018 and to 2 lakh in 2019. The first round of Smart India Hackathon 2020 saw participation of more than 4.5 lakh students. The Grand Finale of the software edition this year is being organized online by connecting all the participants throughout the nation together over a specially-built advanced platform. More than 10,000 students will be competing to solve 243 problem statements from 37 central government departments, 17 state governments and 20 industries.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding signed between India and Republic of The Gambia on Refurbishing Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding  between Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India and the Public Service Commission, Office of the President, Republic of The Gambia on Refurbishing Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms.
Impact:
The MoU will help in understanding the personnel administration of both the countries and enable in improving the system of governance through replicating, adapting and innovating some of the best practices and processes.
Financial implications:
Each country will be responsible for its expenditure in connection with the implementation of this MoU. Actual amount of expenditure will depend on the activities that may be undertaken under the MoU.
Details:
The areas of cooperation under this MoU would include, but shall not
be limited to:
a) Improving Performance Management System in Government.
b) Implementation of contributory Pension Scheme
c) E-recruitment in Government
The main objective of the MoU is to strengthen and promote bilateral cooperation between the two countries in Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms, as this will facilitate a dialogue between Indian Government agencies and the agencies of the Republic of the Gambia. More so, Gambia is keen to engage with India to promote cooperation in areas such as Improving Performance Management System in Government, Implementation of contributory Pension Scheme and, e-Recruitment in Government.
The MoU with the Republic of the Gambia will provide a legal framework to the cooperation between the two countries in Refurbishing Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms so as to improve upon the existing system of governance by learning, sharing and exchanging administrative experiences in the area of Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms and instill a greater sense of responsiveness, accountability and transparency.
Background:
Government of India has taken up a goal of quantum shift in delivery of Government Services across the country and also aims to further Government's efforts at revamping of Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms which is relevant in the context of the goal of 'Minimum Government with Maximum Governance'.
Prime Minister's Office
List of MoUs/Agreements signed and exchanged during Prime Minister's visit to Lumbini, Nepal
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||Memorandum of Understanding between Indian Council of Cultural Relations  and Lumbini Buddhist University on the establishment of Dr. Ambedkar Chair for Buddhist Studies
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||Memorandum of Understanding between Indian Council of Cultural Relations  and CNAS, Tribhuvan University on the establishment of ICCR Chair of Indian Studies
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||Memorandum of Understanding between Indian Council of Cultural Relations  and Kathmandu University  on the establishment of the ICCR Chair of Indian Studies
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||Memorandum of Understanding in collaboration between Kathmandu University , Nepal and Indian Institute of Technology Madras , India
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||Letter of Agreement  between Kathmandu University , Nepal and Indian Institute of Technology , India [ For Joint degree program at Master’s level]
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||Agreement between SJVN Ltd and Nepal Electricity Authority  for Development and implementation of Arun 4 Project
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Films Division pays tribute to Shaheed Udham Singh
Mumbai, 31 July 2021
Films Division is paying homage to Shaheed Udham Singh, great revolutionary-patriot, on his 81st death anniversary on 31 July 2021 by screening a biopic, Shaheed Udham Singh . The special screening is a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’, culminating in the India@75 celebrations.
The film tells the life and mission of Saheed-i-Azam Shaheed Udham Singh, a unique confluence of patriotism and determination and will be streamed on https://filmsdivision.org/ ‘Documentary of the Week’ section and https://www.youtube.com/user/FilmsDivision on 31st July, 2021 for 24 hours.
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